Centimeter → Millimeter
1 cm = 10 mm. Convert centimeters to millimeters instantly with this free online tool.
1 cm = 10 mm
Centimeter to Millimeter Conversion Table
| Centimeter (cm) | Millimeter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 25 | 250 |
| 50 | 500 |
| 100 | 1,000 |
| 500 | 5,000 |
| 1000 | 10,000 |
Centimeter to Millimeter Formula
1 cm = 10 mm
Nominal vs Actual Lumber Sizes
| Nominal | Actual (in) | Actual (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1×2 | 3/4" × 1-1/2" | 19 × 38 |
| 1×4 | 3/4" × 3-1/2" | 19 × 89 |
| 1×6 | 3/4" × 5-1/2" | 19 × 140 |
| 2×2 | 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" | 38 × 38 |
| 2×4 | 1-1/2" × 3-1/2" | 38 × 89 |
| 2×6 | 1-1/2" × 5-1/2" | 38 × 140 |
| 2×8 | 1-1/2" × 7-1/4" | 38 × 184 |
| 2×10 | 1-1/2" × 9-1/4" | 38 × 235 |
| 2×12 | 1-1/2" × 11-1/4" | 38 × 286 |
| 4×4 | 3-1/2" × 3-1/2" | 89 × 89 |
| 6×6 | 5-1/2" × 5-1/2" | 140 × 140 |
About Centimeter and Millimeter
What is a Centimeter?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter (0.01 m) and equals 10 millimeters. A standard pencil is about 19 cm long.
What is a Millimeter?
A millimeter is one thousandth of a meter (0.001 m), the base unit of length in the metric system. A credit card is about 0.76 mm thick.
When to convert Centimeter to Millimeter
Converting centimeters to millimeters is common when working with metric measurements alongside metric specifications. For example, measuring fabric and sewing patterns. Use millimeters for precision measurements under 1 cm, especially in hardware, engineering drawings, and tile work.
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